宅 (zhái) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 宅 (zhái) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 宅 (zhái) means "Residence, house, or to stay at home.". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 宅 stroke by stroke?

宅 has 6 strokes. The radical is 宀. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 宅 and 宁?

宅 (zhái) and 宁 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 宅?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 宀. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 宅?

Common words containing 宅 include: 住宅 (zhù zhái) — residence; dwelling; 宅男 (zhái nán) — Otaku or homebody (male).; 宅家 (zhái jiā) — To stay at home..

How to Write 宅

The character 宅 (zhái) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 宀 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

宅 is pronounced zhái in Mandarin Chinese. It means Residence, house, or to stay at home..

As an HSK Level 6 character, 宅 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 宅

住宅 zhù zhái

residence; dwelling

宅男 zhái nán

Otaku or homebody (male).

宅家 zhái jiā

To stay at home.

Example Sentences

这是他的新住宅。

zhè shì tā de xīn zhù zhái

This is his new residence.

他是一个宅男。

tā shì yí gè zhái nán

He is a homebody.

周末我喜欢宅家。

zhōu mò wǒ xǐ huān zhái jiā

I like to stay at home on weekends.

Similar Characters

宁 níng

它 tā

宄 guǐ

Practice Writing 宅 (zhái)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 宅

What does 宅 (zhái) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 宅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 宅 and 宁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 宅?

What common words use 宅?

How to Write 宅 (zhái)